Parnassos has attracted the interest of many botanist because of its plant species with particular scientific importance. On the north side of Parnassos, you can find the paradise of extreme sport, Fterolakka with 1840 m/6036 ft altitude. This is one of the best and well organized ski centers in Greece. It offers 7 lifts and 9 downhill slopes (4 red, 4 blue and 1 green slope).
In the traditional wooden chalet you can relish a warm mug of coffee and enjoy the view from up there. The white landscape, the warmth of the fireplace in combination with the sereneness of the nature, will make you feel like you are in paradise. But, some of you have a restless desire for more adventure and passion.
You want to make some noise and agitate the white landscape. You want to ride fast and take out the veil of snow from the trails. It’s time to take your snow-machine and snowmobile through the beautiful paths of Fterolakka. Feel the ecstasy, while leaving a cloud of snow behind you that hides your smile from the other riders.
In Fterolakka, you can rent a snowmobile and if you need an expert at your disposal, you can find many in the area. If you want to escape for a while from the ski center, you should visit Delphi, where you will enjoy the hospitality of the people. This place was the site of the Delphian oracle, where Pythia was credited for the prophecies. You can also visit Arachova, a beautiful place to escape and full of ancient history. Wherever you decide to go, after your exciting ride with your snow-machine, you will find nice traditional restaurants, good coffee and bars, where you can spend time with your friends.
Close to the ski center, you can find accommodation options for your relaxing moments.
Elk Lake is a lake located along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, only at eleven miles passing Mount Bachelor in Central Oregon Cascade Mountains.
If you need a winter ride, full of adventure, power, passion and snow, take your snow-machine and be the knight rider. Be careful, you should find a perfect place, where the snow could stand your wild instincts. If you need help, Seli is a good choice. It's located in the regional unit of Imathia, on the border of Kato Vermio or Kato Seli, which is one of the highest villages in Greece with an altitude of 1900 m/6233 ft.
Located in the Cascade Range, Mount Bailey, the rounded shield volcano offers great slopes and snow, attracting all kinds of winter sport fans.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's apple cultivations.
The Gaspesie or Gaspe Peninsula is a peninsula in the southern shore of Saint Lawrence River, extending into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, in Quebec, Canada. Gaspe Peninsula can demonstrate a developed economy, based on fishing, agriculture and forestry.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's apple cultivations.
If you are a board – any board – sports fan and you enjoy good sports related films and documentaries, this is an event you wouldn’t want to miss! The Flow Film Festival, taking place for the fifth consecutive time in December 2015, is anticipated by every extreme sport fan in Greece.
Dhokos is a housing estate on Euboea island, in Greece. It's located at 4.9 km/3.05 mi away far from Chalkida, the main town of Euboea. The origin of the name of Chalkida has been given after the mines of copper, which were thrived in the near area.
Agrinio is the largest city and economical center of the Aetoloakarnania. The climate here, as in the rest of the country, is classified as Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Kalavrita is a small picturesque town, located in Achaia. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors both winter and summer months. The well-known ski resort, the amazing Cave of the Lakes and the beautiful pine forests are only some of the challenges in the region.
Loutsa (aka Artemis) is situated in east Attica, Greece and is a suburban town about 25 km/16 mi east of Athens, north of Lavrio, northeast of the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and south of Rafina. Artemis or Artemida is located on a plain with some forested mountains to the northwest and a deforested rocky mountain to the south, in a farm setting full of grasslands, some rocks and groves, pine forests and farmlands.
Parnassos is one of the most beautiful mountains of Greece. It's located in central Greece and towers above Delphi. It's a mountain of limestone and according to Greek mythology, it was sacred to Apollo, one of the Olympian gods, son of Zeus and Leto. It was the god of the light and the sun.
Nea Makri is a coastal city located in northeastern Attica, about 20 mi/32 km away from the center of Athens. The city borders to the north with Marathonas town, to the south with Rafina and to the west with the mountain of Penteli. Fronted by the south Evian Gulf, Nea Makri has a coastline of more than 6 mi/10 km long with beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear sea.
Euboea is the second largest island in Greece, located on the eastern coast of Central Greece and is worldwide known for the extraordinary natural phenomenon of the tide's changes, taking place on the Euripus strait.
